King Charles the Third has officially ordered the Jamaican government to cover the legal expenses of dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his three co-accused ... Show more
King Charles orders Gov’t to cover legal fees for Kartel’s Privy Council appeal - Jamaica Observer
King Charles orders Gov’t to cover legal fees for Kartel’s Privy Council appeal - Jamaica Observer
A team of Jamaican scientists and curators who left the island last week for Glasglow, Scotland, is expected to return this week with a 170-year-old lizard ... Show more
Artefact repatriation - Jamaica Observer
Artefact repatriation - Jamaica Observer
Embattled principal of St James High School, Joseph Williams has denied that he expelled two female students from the institution. “No students were expelled ... Show more
No students expelled, says St James High principal - Jamaica Observer
No students expelled, says St James High principal - Jamaica Observer
Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and husband to Serena Williams, has announced a new invitational track event for the world’s top female sprinters which ... Show more
Alexis Ohanian announces highest paying women’s track event - Jamaica Observer
Alexis Ohanian announces highest paying women’s track event - Jamaica Observer
Muschett High athletes eager to compete at their first Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States - Muschett High School's track and field head coach, Garth Smythe ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/muschett-high-athletes-eager-compete-first-penn-relays/
Jamaica College top three events at Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, USA— Jamaica College athletes got off to a great start on Friday's second day of the 128th Penn ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/jamaica-college-top-three-events-penn-relays/
Dawkins retain triple jump title at Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States — St Jago High’s Jade-Ann Dawkins retained her high school girls' triple jump title ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/dawkins-retain-triple-jump-title-penn-relays/
Five-star Arsenal thrash Chelsea to open up Premier League lead: London, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Kai Havertz and Ben White scored twice as Arsenal thrashed ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/five-star-arsenal-thrash-chelsea-open-premier-league-lead/
Quick Glance: Arsenal humiliates Chelsea with five stars
- Kai Havertz and Ben White each scored twice as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 5-0.
- Arsenal surged ahead in the Premier League, putting pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City.
- Chelsea suffered from the absence of key player Cole Palmer due to illness.
- Arsenal displayed a strong performance, while Chelsea disappointed and remains three points adrift of European places.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has strongly condemned Thursday's killing of a schoolboy in Grange Hill, Westmoreland. Sixteen-year-old Carson Bennett ... Show more
Holness condemns killing of Grange Hill High student | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Holness condemns killing of Grange Hill High student | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Unai Emery extends Aston Villa contract: London, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has extended his contract until 2027 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/unai-emery-extends-aston-villa-contract/
Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Friday condemned the brutal killing of Carlton Barrett, a 16-year-old student of Grange Hill High in Westmoreland ... Show more
Holness condemns killing of 16-y-o Westmoreland student - Jamaica Observer
Holness condemns killing of 16-y-o Westmoreland student - Jamaica Observer
Minister of Education and Youth, Fayval Williams, has revealed that she is awaiting a report from the board of the St James High School in relation to a matter ... Show more
Education minister awaiting report from St James High School board in regards to student expulsion - Jamaica Observer
Education minister awaiting report from St James High School board in regards to student expulsion - Jamaica Observer
Determined to fight for her place on Jamaica’s team to the Paris Olympic Games, relay medallist Shashalee Forbes says she is aiming to return to action as soon ... Show more
Forbes fighting to be ready for ‘Trials’ - Jamaica Observer
Forbes fighting to be ready for ‘Trials’ - Jamaica Observer
The assault case against popular entertainer Trippple X has been dismissed after the complainant revealed in court that she was no longer interested in ... Show more
Assault charges against Trippple X dismissed - Jamaica Observer
Assault charges against Trippple X dismissed - Jamaica Observer
Grange Hill student killed in gun attack, schoolmate injured: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – Two students of the Grange Hill High School in Westmoreland were shot ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/grange-hill-student-killed-gun-attack-schoolmate-injured/
Former Jamaica Observer journalist Romardo Lyons has once again cemented his name in the annals of the local media industry ... Show more
‘A big win for Tivoli’ - Jamaica Observer
‘A big win for Tivoli’ - Jamaica Observer
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed disappointment over the length of time the first artisan village in Falmouth, Trelawny ... Show more
PM officially opens long-overdue artisan village in Falmouth - Jamaica Observer
PM officially opens long-overdue artisan village in Falmouth - Jamaica Observer
Murder suspect turns self in after a year on the run: ST MARY, Jamaica — The man wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of another man at a wake in April ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/murder-suspect-turns-self-year-run/
Farmer accused of hiding gun in pit latrine: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - A 41-year-old farmer was nabbed after he reportedly attempted to conceal an illegal firearm ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/farmer-accused-hiding-gun-pit-latrine/
ByteDance says ‘no plans’ to sell TikTok after US ban law: BEIJING, China (AFP) — TikTok parent ByteDance has said it has no intention of selling it ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/bytedance-says-no-plans-sell-tiktok-us-ban-law/
Arteta wants Arsenal to ‘raise the bar’ in Spurs showdown: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to "raise the bar" as the Premier League ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/arteta-wants-arsenal-raise-bar-spurs-showdown/
Honduras detains 3 Americans in sex trafficking probe: TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AFP) — Three Americans and a Honduran were ordered detained on Thursday in a sex ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/honduras-detains-3-americans-sex-trafficking-probe/
Police constable Mike Edwards has been granted $750,000 bail with one to two sureties in the case of the shooting death of a man at a wake at a bar in Mount ... Show more
Policeman charged for fatal shooting at wake in Hanover gets $750,000 bail | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Policeman charged for fatal shooting at wake in Hanover gets $750,000 bail | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaica recognises Palestine as a state: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica has taken the decision to recognise the State of Palestine ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/jamaica-recognises-palestine-state/
Haiti transitional council sworn in after months of violence: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP)— A long-awaited transitional ruling council was sworn in Thursday in ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/haiti-transitional-council-sworn-months-violence/
Member of Parliament for St Andrew Western Anthony Hylton took time to visit the Riverton Wellness Fair staged by JPS, recently ... Show more
600 Riverton residents benefit from JPS wellness fair - Jamaica Observer
600 Riverton residents benefit from JPS wellness fair - Jamaica Observer
Pochettino says ‘we all need to prove we belong’ at Chelsea: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Mauricio Pochettino said he and his struggling Chelsea players must ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/pochettino-says-need-prove-belong-chelsea/
Samuda assures Negril residents trucking of water is being monitored: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Noting that the trucking of water is being monitored in drought-stricken ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/samuda-assures-negril-residents-trucking-water-monitored/
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Floyd Green says the Government is optimistic about the reopening of bauxite-alumina refinery Jiuquan Iron and ... Show more
Gov’t optimistic about reopening of JISCO/Alpart refinery - Jamaica Observer
Gov’t optimistic about reopening of JISCO/Alpart refinery - Jamaica Observer
22 migrants found dead off Tunisian coast since Saturday: TUNIS, Tunisia (AFP) - The bodies of 22 people presumed to be sub-Saharan migrants were found off the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/22-migrants-found-dead-off-tunisian-coast-since-saturday/
FBI chief warns on TikTok as US Senate set to back ban: SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — As the US Senate prepares to approve a TikTok ban ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/fbi-chief-warns-tiktok-us-senate-set-back-ban/
$212m paid to customers by Utility companies for service breaches in 2023: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Utility providers paid out a significant $212 million to customers ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/212m-paid-customers-utility-companies-service-breaches-2023/
France plans 6,000 police to secure Olympic torch arrival: MARSEILLE, France (AFP)— Some 6,000 police will be deployed next month to secure the arrival from ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/france-plans-6000-police-secure-olympic-torch-arrival/
Musk says X will appeal Australia injunction on church stabbing videos: SYDNEY, Australia — Elon Musk said Tuesday his social media platform X will appeal ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/musk-says-x-will-appeal-australia-injunction-church-stabbing-videos/
Senior UN aid official urges comprehensive response to Haiti crisis: UNITED NATIONS (CMC) – A senior United Nations aid official is calling for a comprehensive ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/26/senior-un-aid-official-urges-comprehensive-response-haiti-crisis/
French air traffic control strike threatens flight chaos: PARIS, France (AFP) - French air traffic controllers are to stage a one-day strike Thursday which risks ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/french-air-traffic-control-strike-threatens-flight-chaos/
Former champs JR Success Primary target back-to-back wins: ST JAMES, Jamaica — Former champions John Rollins Success Primary will be going after back- to- back ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/former-champs-jr-success-primary-target-back-back-wins/
Water minister assures schools and hotel operators of Government support during water crisis
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/water-minister-assures-schools-hotel-operators-government-support-water-crisis/
Students at the Irwin High School in James are now undergoing counselling following the death of one of their schoolmates on Thursday ... Show more
Irwin High student dies from stab wound after attack by schoolmates - Jamaica Observer
Irwin High student dies from stab wound after attack by schoolmates - Jamaica Observer
Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Robert Morgan, has resigned as the head of the public relations committee of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) ... Show more
Robert Morgan resigns as public relations chairman for the JLP | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Robert Morgan resigns as public relations chairman for the JLP | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Opposition leader calls for resignations of AG, justice minister: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, has called for the resignations ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/opposition-leader-calls-resignations-ag-justice-minister/
Cornwall College mourns sudden loss of Spanish teacher: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – School has been suspended at the Cornwall College in St James as the institution ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/08/cornwall-college-mourns-sudden-loss-spanish-teacher/
JUTC in mourning after three workers die hours apart: Employees of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) have been plunged into mourning following the passing ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/jutc-mourning-three-workers-die-hours-apart/
Friday’s indication by Justice Minister Delroy Chuck that the Government intends to seek a stay of the ruling by the Constitutional Court which effectively ... Show more
Another classic legal misstep - Jamaica Observer
Another classic legal misstep - Jamaica Observer
Prime Minister Andrew Holness today announced that the Government has allocated $150 million in emergency funding to truck water to areas in Jamaica affected ... Show more
PM announces $150 million in emergency funding for drought-affected areas | News | Jamaica Gleaner
PM announces $150 million in emergency funding for drought-affected areas | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Two Cuban women gone missing: ST JAMES, Jamaica – Two Cuban women who reside in Montego Bay, St James have gone missing weeks apart. Leyna Maria Portuondo Planas ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/two-cuban-women-gone-missing/
Glenmuir High School alumni Colleen Lowe is the new clerk to the Houses of Parliament. The Jamaica Observer has confirmed that Governor General Sir Patrick ... Show more
Lowe flies high - Jamaica Observer
Lowe flies high - Jamaica Observer
Mother’s hand severed during domestic dispute with child’s dad: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A 21-year-old woman is hospitalised in serious condition after her ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/mothers-hand-severed-domestic-dispute-childs-dad/
Cop gunned down in St Ann: ST ANN, Jamaica - A policeman was shot and killed in St Ann on Monday night. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/cop-gunned-st-ann/
Senior Superintendent of Police Vernon Ellis, after serving an unprecedented six and a half years, is no longer the commander officer for the St James Police ... Show more
A hard act to follow | Lead Stories | Jamaica Gleaner
A hard act to follow | Lead Stories | Jamaica Gleaner
Silva strikes late as Man City sink Chelsea to reach FA Cup final: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Bernardo Silva fired Manchester City back into the FA Cup final ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/20/silva-strikes-late-man-city-sink-chelsea-reach-fa-cup-final/
Senators raise their own pay as Argentines cope with hardship: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) — Argentines expressed anger Friday after senators voted by a show ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/senators-raise-pay-argentines-cope-hardship/
Popular streaming sensation Kai Cenat had social media buzz during his recent tour of Jamaica. While many celebrated his island adventures – shared with ... Show more
Kai Cenat defends Jamaica tour amid cultural appropriation accusations - Jamaica Observer
Kai Cenat defends Jamaica tour amid cultural appropriation accusations - Jamaica Observer
Copperwood in St James gets $7.7m facelift courtesy of CEMEX/Carib Cement: ST JAMES, Jamaica — The community of Copperwood in St James has benefitted from a $7 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/copperwood-st-james-gets-7-7m-facelift-courtesy-cemex-carib-cement/
20 receive Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Approximately 20 young people were presented with the 2023 Prime Minister’s National ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/20-receive-prime-ministers-youth-award-excellence/
The Government said it is yet to recover any of the funds that were swindled from more than 200 accounts at fraud-hit Stocks and Securities Limited but said ... Show more
Bad news for Bolt - Jamaica Observer
Bad news for Bolt - Jamaica Observer
St Mary 4-H clubs hailed for work in the parish: ST MARY, Jamaica— Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Peter Thompson, has lauded the parish management ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/st-mary-4-h-clubs-hailed-work-parish/
Music producer Tarik “Rvssian” Johnson is quite upbeat about his involvement in the Supreme Ventures Money Time campaign, which launched a little over a month ... Show more
Money Time vibes - Jamaica Observer
Money Time vibes - Jamaica Observer
‘My heart is broken’: Olympic triple jump champion Rojas out of Paris Games: CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)— Reigning Olympic women's triple jump champion Yulimar ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/heart-broken-olympic-triple-jump-champion-rojas-paris-games/
Well-known People’s National Party (PNP) activist Ricardo “Taz” James is dead.PNP activist ‘Taz’ passes away - Jamaica Observer
Caitlin Clark’s dream over as South Carolina down Iowa to win US college crown: Los Angeles, United States (AFP) -- Caitlin Clark's dream of a fairytale ending ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/caitlin-clarks-dream-south-carolina-iowa-win-us-college-crown/
Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
Chairman of the Rent Assessment Board Rose Bennett Cooper has highlighted the need for legislation specifically tailored for the short-stay segment of the real ... Show more
Rent board boss cites need for legislation tailored for short-stay market - Jamaica Observer
Rent board boss cites need for legislation tailored for short-stay market - Jamaica Observer
Vice-Chairman of National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Dr Lucien Jones has added his voice to those urging young male drivers to take better care on the roads ... Show more
Careless young men the cause of many road crashes, says Jones - Jamaica Observer
Careless young men the cause of many road crashes, says Jones - Jamaica Observer
Prince William returns to public duties amid wife’s cancer recovery: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Prince William returned Thursday to official duties ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/18/prince-william-returns-public-duties-amid-wifes-cancer-recovery/
Holness condemns theft of water tank from Negril Primary: In what he described as a “disturbing news item”, Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Tuesday condemned ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/holness-condemns-theft-water-tank-negril-primary/
Four pedestrians among latest road fatalities – RSU: KINGSTON, Jamaica— For a third consecutive week road fatalities have hit double digits with 10 people killed ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/four-pedestrians-among-latest-road-fatalities-rsu/
PM opens first artisan village in Falmouth: TRELAWNY, Jamaica— Prime Minister Andrew Holness, and Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/pm-opens-first-artisan-village-falmouth/
St Mary Football Association mourns sudden death of ‘exemplary’ administrator: The St Mary Football Association has been plunged into mourning following the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/st-mary-football-association-mourns-sudden-death-exemplary-administrator/
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, says track and field events will return to the Montego Bay Sports Complex soon ... Show more
Mayor Vernon: Track and field will return to MoBay Sports Complex soon | Sports | Jamaica Gleaner
Mayor Vernon: Track and field will return to MoBay Sports Complex soon | Sports | Jamaica Gleaner
Arguing that Gregory Roberts is a habitual criminal, the prosecution on Friday asked the court to consider slapping him with life imprisonment for the murder ... Show more
'Give him 63 years' - Jamaica Observer
'Give him 63 years' - Jamaica Observer
‘Go find something else’: KINGSTON, Jamaica -A senior member of the clergy has encouraged educators not motivated by the right reasons, to leave the profession ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/01/go-find-something-else/
MoBay Chamber wants reintroduction of police on bicycles in resort city: ST JAMES, Jamaica— President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/18/mobay-chamber-wants-reintroduction-police-bicycles-resort-city/
Cops shoot man after alleged machete attack in Clarendon: CLARENDON, Jamaica – A man said to be of unsound mind was shot and injured by the police in Victoria ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/07/cops-shoot-man-alleged-machete-attack-clarendon/
Forex: J$156.23 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Monday, April 15 ended trading at $156.23 up by five cents, according to the Bank of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/forex-j156-23-one-us-dollar/
Tasheka Swaby says her child’s father, Jason Miller, one of four men who were involved in a fiery motor vehicle crash on the PJ Patterson Highway in St ... Show more
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As the Jamaica Constabulary Force continues its robust transformation process, one of its major services to the public is being overhauled to improve ... Show more
Criminal Records Office now digital | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Criminal Records Office now digital | News | Jamaica Gleaner
New Miss UWI pledges to support the deaf community: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The support of family means a lot to newly crowned Miss UWI 2024, Samantha McLeod ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/new-miss-uwi-pledges-support-deaf-community/
Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards and girlfriend expecting their first child: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican football sensation Dujuan “Whisper” Richards is about to ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/25/dujuan-whisper-richards-girlfriend-expecting-first-child/
Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing 9 people: The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, killing nine people ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/03/strongest-earthquake-in-25-years-rocks-taiwan-killing-9-people/
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